December weather forecast
Carrizozo, NM

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Weather in December

December, the first month of the winter in Carrizozo, is still a chilly month, with temperature in the range of an average low of 27.9°F (-2.3°C) and an average high of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Temperature

Carrizozo witnesses its lowest temperatures in January and December, reaching an average of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 4.1 days. Throughout December, 0.63" (16mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 103.5 rainfall days, and 18.03" (458mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through May, October through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of December, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

Sunshine

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: The maximum daily UV index, 2 in December, converts into the following recommendations:
Extended sunlight exposure does not pose significant problems for most people, except for children, infants, and people with fair skin who always need shielding. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. Arm yourself against UV rays' harm with protective apparel and UV-filtering shades. Consider this! The reflection from snow can almost double the intensity of the Sun's UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month?

January and December are the coldest months, with an average high-temperature of 45.3°F (7.4°C).

What is the usual temperature for Carrizozo in December?

In Carrizozo, in December, the average high-temperature is 45.3°F (7.4°C), and the average low-temperature is 27.9°F (-2.3°C).

What are the most humid months?

The months with the highest humidity are September and December, with an average relative humidity of 57%.

What is the average humidity in December?

In Carrizozo, the average relative humidity in December is 57%.

How many days does it rain in December?

In Carrizozo, in December, it is raining for 4.1 days, with typically 0.63" (16mm) of accumulated precipitation.

What is the snowiest month?

The month with the most snowfall is December, when snow falls for 4.9 days and typically aggregates up to 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

How many days does it snow in December?

In Carrizozo, in December, snow falls for 4.9 days, with typically accumulated 3.46" (88mm) of snow.

What is the month with the shortest days?

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 10h and 0min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Carrizozo have in December?

In December, the average day length in Carrizozo is 9h and 58min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Carrizozo?

In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 4:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:07 am and sunset at 5:05 pm MST.

What is the month with the least sunshine?

The month with the least sunshine is December, with an average of 6.9h of sunshine.

How many hours of sunshine does Carrizozo have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December is 6.9h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index?

The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

What is the UV index intensity in December in Carrizozo?

In Carrizozo, New Mexico, the average daily maximum UV index in December is 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low health threat from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Carrizozo, NM

Average temperature in December - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average high temperature in December: 45.3°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is June (81.7°F).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are January and December (45.3°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 27.9°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (60.4°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (27°F).

Average pressure in December
Carrizozo, NM

Average pressure in December - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average pressure in December: 30.08"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.12"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.85"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Carrizozo, NM

Average wind speed in December - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average wind speed in December: 9.3mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (12.1mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (6mph).

Average humidity in December
Carrizozo, NM

Average humidity in December - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average humidity in December: 57%

The months with the highest relative humidity are September and December (57%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (30%).

Average rainfall in December
Carrizozo, NM

Average rainfall in December - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average rainfall in December: 0.63"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is August (4.41").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (0.35").

Average rainfall days in December
Carrizozo, NM

Average rainfall days in December - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average rainfall days in December: 4.1 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are July and August (20.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (2.1 days).

Average snowfall in December
Carrizozo, NM

Average snowfall in December - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average snowfall in December: 3.46"

The month with the highest snowfall is December (3.46").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July, August and September (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Carrizozo, NM

Average snowfall days in December - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average snowfall days in December: 4.9 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (4.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Carrizozo, NM

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average daylight in December: 10h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 6h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 11h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 54min).

Average sunshine days in December
Carrizozo, NM

Average sunshine days in December - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average sunshine days in December: 23.9 days

The month with the most sunshine days is November (25.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (6.5 days).

Average UV index in December
Carrizozo, NM

Average UV index in December - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Carrizozo, NM

Average cloud cover in December - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average cloud cover in December: 22

The months with the most cloud cover are July and December (Cloud cover 22).
The months with the least cloud cover are April, May, June, October and November (Cloud cover 14).

Average visibility in December
Carrizozo, NM

Average visibility in December - Carrizozo, NM
  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).

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